A pair of long-time assistant coaches for Grace’s men’s basketball team received promotions in August. Jordan Weidner and Stephen Halstead have been promoted to associate head coaches, effective for the 2024-25 season. “This has been a long time coming. Both Stephen and Jordan have been vital to our program over the past several seasons,” said Grace men’s basketball
Dennis Hopson steps down at Lourdes; DuPree named Interim Head Coach
After five successful seasons as the Lourdes University men’s basketball head coach accumulating an impressive 97-41 overall record, Dennis Hopson informed the University’s Administration that he will be stepping down from his position to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately. “I would like to express my gratitude to Dennis for his invaluable contributions to our program, which he
Randy Lee joins Florida Southern Basketball Staff
Florida Southern College men’s basketball head coach Mike Donnelly has announced the addition of Randy Lee as a volunteer assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. “Randy is a great addition to our staff,” said Donnelly. “Not only is he a well-established and proven college recruiter and coach, but he also has deep ties to Florida Southern
Central Wyoming opens; Schmitt becomes assistant coach at NAIA Carroll College
NJCAA D1 Central Wyoming head basketball coach Brad Schmitt has stepped down, and has become an assistant at NAIA Carroll College (MT). Schmitt is CWC’s all-time leader in wins, the longest-tenured head coach in the program’s history. Here is the presser from Carroll announcing the move (as well as announcing the hiring of Blake Isaacs
NAIA DIRT: Texas College will name Yates as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NAIA Texas College will hire Walter Yates as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Matt Cross who took over at Ottawa University (KS) back in late June. Yates has most recently worked on the staff at Northwestern Oklahoma State, and has also been an
Sharpe named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA UT Southern
The University of Tennessee Southern has announced the hiring of Andy Sharpe as the next men’s basketball head coach. Sharpe returns to UT Southern after guiding the men’s basketball program for five years during the Martin Methodist era, and then spending 10 years as the head coach at NCAA Division II Southern Arkansas University. “We
Sheppard named Interim Head Basketball Coach at the University of the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islander Kevin Sheppard has been appointed interim head coach of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Buccaneers men’s basketball program. With over 20 years of coaching, playing, and training experience, the former professional basketball player brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the university. “Words cannot accurately express how excited I am
Hughey named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
On Tuesday, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma announced the hiring of Dr. Landon Hughey as the new men’s basketball head coach. The Oklahoma native returns to the Sooner State after three seasons at Lubbock Christian College (NCAA DII). Hughey is no stranger to success and brings a tremendous amount of experience with
McMullen promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Nelson University
Following a remarkable season where he played a crucial role in maintaining Nelson University’s men’s basketball team as one of the top programs in the NAIA, Mitch McMullen has been promoted to associate head coach. This exciting announcement was made by head coach Delton Deal, marking a new chapter in McMullen’s coaching career. “It’s truly
DAILY DIRT – 8/6/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard… Veteran assistant Nima Omidvar has landed on the staff at North Carolina Central replacing Garrett Bridges (departed for Pacific). Omidvar had most recently been an assistant at Coastal Carolina, and has also worked at Fordham, George Washington, South Alabama, Maryland, and NC State. Josh Baskin is
Gerald Brown named Assistant Basketball Coach at OUAZ
Ottawa University Arizona Men’s Basketball is excited to announce Gerald Brown as the new Assistant Coach for the program. This appointment is effective immediately. “I am thankful Gerald is joining our coaching staff,” OUAZ Head Coach Tyler Ojanen said. “His love of Jesus, his family and his desire to help the players grow into men
Peru State adds Jordon Johnson as Assistant Basketball Coach
The Peru State Men’s Basketball Team is excited to announce the hiring of Jordon Johnson as Assistant Coach. Johnson spent the past season as a Basketball Assistant Coach at John Paul II High School in Plano, TX. He played a crucial role in strategic planning for practices and games, preparing pre- and post-game scouting reports, and